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Lot 89157


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Type Currency
Title Lot 89157
Date February 18, 1793
Country United States
Denomination 4d
Description (Canajoharie, New York) - Reformed Dutch Church of Upper Part of Canajohary February 4, 1793 2 Pence Newman page 308, Harris H6. PCGS Very Fine 25 Apparent. This is a rare example of New York "Church-Money," and so specified at the center of the back. Printed by C.R. and G. Webster, Albany on laid paper. Ornamental bordering on both sides encloses the text. The back ornaments are particularly handsome. The signature of Jacob Maskell is visible at the lower right of the face. Noted with a "Small Edge Tear at Top Center; Missing LR Corner Tip; Stains." The back is very clean and bright. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions Internet Sale (5/2017). (Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com.) Realized $235.00.

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